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1945-12-04 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING} DECEMBER 4, - - - -- - - - 1945 The meeting convened at 8 :00 P. M. with President Branscheid presiding. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osbo President Branscheid, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. Sweeney and MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held November 20, 1945, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 2: From the Alameda Citizens Transportation Association, setting forth recommenda- tions for the improvement of local and transbay transportation. Following the reading of this communication, the President commended the Transporta- tion Association for the manner in which this matter had been presented by it. , He pointed out that many matters embodied in the communication had been the subject of study by the Council for some time. The President thereupon called upon the City Manager, requesting that he make a report on the progress being made toward improving the service between Alameda and San Francisco. Mr. McMillan took up, in the order presented, the various points made by the Asso- ciation and explained in detail the steps that had been taken by him and the Council on each of these problems. Mr. McMillan also produced and explained to the members of the Transportation Asso- ciation, the plans for the bus terminal in San Francisco and stated that the final approval necessary for the construction of this facility should be forthcoming from the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Francisco within the next two weeks. At the conclusion of his remarks, the City Manager suggested that for the purpose of getting a great many of these matters finally straightened out, it might be a good plan to arrange for a conference between representatives of the Railroad Com- mission, Key System, Transportation Association and members of the Council. He pointed out that the Council is very much interested in what is going to happen in the future to travel from San Francisco, indicating that it is going to be necessary to have something done about the congested conditions of 7th, 8th and other streets in Oakland, leading to the tube. The President asked Mr. Kihn, President of the Transportation Association, whether or not he would like to take part in the discussion outlined by the City Manager and Mr. Kihn responded that he would be very happy to take advantage of having a conference with these various representatives for the purpose of correcting some of the matters now complained of. He stated that the committee which he represents is going to make a survey of the entire situation both in San Francisco and Oakland and that it will ask the Council to work with it as the advice and counsel of the City Manager is desired in remedying the problems. He further stated that it is his belief that working together these unsatisfactory conditions can be eliminated and that the City of Oakland can be made to cooperate to the extent of cleaning up the situation on .7th and 8th Streets. 3:' From the Alameda Real Estate Board, requesting that consideration be given to the possibility of appointing a member of the Real Estate Board to the next vacancy occurring on the City Planning Board. The communication was ordered filed with instructions that it be presented at the time of a vacancy on the City Planning Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 4: Mr. E. R. Sanford, President of the Alameda Tmprovement Club, inquired as to whether or not the Council has taken any action on the War Memorial as yet, stating that it was just a year ago that the matter was first brought to the attention of the Council. In response, it was pointed out to Mr. Sanford that the report of the committee has been in the hands of the Council only two weeks. The President stated that no action had been taken due to the fact that the Council is still waiting for the action of the other committee on this matter. President Branscheid pointed out that this is a postwar project and the Council has given it serious consideration. He stated further, that the Council is giving consideration to the enlargement and improvement of Washington Park; that it is to be studied, surveyed and laid out shortly. Mr. Sanford stated that Mr. Mathebat, Mr. Clearman and he, had been appointed by the Alameda Living War Memorial Committee to act as contacts between the Committee and the Council. BIDS: 5. No bids were received for the furnishing of one new, steel body ambulance in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 11- 45 -10. Thereupon Councilman Osborn moved that inasmuch as the Council has complied with the provisions of the Charter and has received no bids for the furnishing of an ambulance to the police Department, the City Manager be authorized to secure this piece of equipment on the open market. The motion was seconded by Council- man Sweeney and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. No bids were received for the furnishing of one new 1945 -46 Business Coupe in accordance with Specifications and Provisions No. MS 11- 45 -11. Thereupon Councilman Tones moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase this automobile for the Fire Department on the open market. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 7. From the Mayor and City Auditor reporting on the Count of Money held November 21, 1945, showing that $1,82,729.10 was in the City Treasury, the sum which according to the Auditor's records should have been under the control of the City Treasurer. The report was accepted and ordered filed. NEW BUSINESS: 8'. Councilman Jones presented the matter of awarding service pins to City em- ployees who have qualified during the past year. He outlined the program put on last year in connection with this ceremony and stated that he believed it would be necessary to follow the same course this year. He thereupon moved the City Manager be authorized to establish an employees' committee to plan a program suitable for the presentation of service pins to those who have quali- fied for them this year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTIONS: 9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3254 Creating the Position of Police Officer - Identification Expert in the Police Department of the City of Alameda, Prescribing the Duties and Fixing the Salary Thereof." In connection with this resolution, Councilman Sweeney requested that the City Manager explain to the audience the reasons for its presentation at this time. Mr. McMillan stated that in most police departments, the Identification Officer holds a rank comparable to a Lieutenant, whereas our Identification Expert is now classified as a patrolman. He stated, however, that in his opinion, the salary should be just below that of a sergeant and that this resolution fixes the salary at that point. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 10. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Osborn, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3255 Adopting Specifications for Operating Refreshment Concession in Washington Park and Lincoln Park for the Period Commencing January 1, 1946, and Ending December 31, 1946." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Howe and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 11. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3256 Approving Fourth Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Major Importance." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 12. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3257 Authorizing Execution of License Agreement with the United States of America for the Construction, Main- tenance and Use of an Access Road to the Army Air Force Intransit Depot." Councilman Sweeney asked that the City Manager explain the resolution to the audience. Mr. McMillan stated the purpose of the agreement covered by the resolution was to enable the City to construct a turn around on the Alameda- Bethlehem Shipyard property to provide easy access to the Intransit Depot immediately across Webster Street. The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Osborn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. 13. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Howe, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 3258 Creating the Position of Landscape Architect in the Parks and Playgrounds Department of the City of Ala- meda, Prescribing the Duties and Fixing the Salary Thereof." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE: 14. "ordinance No. 884, New Series An Ordinance Amending Section 17 -432 of the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subdivisions (20), (21) and (22) Thereto." Councilman Howe moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Howe, Jones, Osborn, Sweeney and President Branscheid, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. FILING: 15. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - City of Alameda, as of October 31, 1945. 16. Financial Statement - Goodell, Byers & Henry - Bureau of Electricity, as of October 31, 1945. 17. Auditor's Balance Sheet - Month ending November 30, 1945. 18. Specifications - No. MS 12 -45 -12 - For operating refreshment,conces- sion at Washington and Lincoln Parks. 19. Fourth Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement - Between City and State, for expenditure of 1/4 cent gas tax funds for streets of major importance. ADJOURNMENT: 20. There being no further business to. transact, the Council adjourned to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, December 18, 1945, at 8:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk